LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — The Los Angeles Board of Education on Tuesday moved to extend Superintendent John Deasy’s contract to 2016, days after a published report said he would resign.

The surprising announcement came after a roughly six-hour closed-door meeting.

“The Board of Education gave the superintendent a satisfactory performance evaluation, which extends the term of his employment contract through June 30, 2016 pursuant to the terms of that contract,” LAUSD General Counsel David Holmquist said after a closed-door meeting that lasted nearly six hours.

A few members of the audience expressed anger and disbelief as the decision was read. Most sat in stunned silence as Deasy and school board President Richard Vladovic, known to have had a rocky relationship, made brief statements pledging cooperation and teamwork.

“I thank the board very much for a good and robust evaluation,” Deasy said. “I particularly thank you…